devotional

I was worried at first that my American fiance would be insulted or upset with me for not wanting to change my citizenship. But I worried for no reason... when I brought the topic up with him and explained how I would ALWAYS be Canadian at heart, and that it just didn't "feel right", he totally understood. I can travel just as easily with my Canadian passport, and right now I see no need for the change in citizenship.
But maybe after living there for a few years, I'll have a change of heart.( who knows how I'll feel 20 + yrs from now!!!)

I don't understand how an attorney can "slow things down". We hired one, and so far- we are extremely happy with him. It takes about 5 minutes to send an email to him with everything he requires. He then prints everything up and mails it- the very next day. For original copies, I overnight a package to him so that he can receive it the next day. I don't really see how that slows anything down.
Our attorney is quick to answer our emails and calls, and has provided us with MUCH information and guidance. I couldn't find one place here in Montreal that would translate my birth certificate to English in a timely manner, and he did it in a few days. So he actually SAVED me time.
Although I think that VJ can provide just as much information and guidance, I feel reassured knowing that if i have a question, I can speak to a professional who does this as his job. I feel bad for anyone who has had a bad experience with a lawyer- but there are ways to see their rating and standings to see if they are reliable or not- a little research can save you from hiring someone who is not qualified.
Also, keep in mind that although the procedure can be fairly simple- it is time consuming to put together the package. And as my fiance and I both work extremely long days, it was just simpler to open our emails, print out the requested forms, sign them and scan them back to him.
Although there is a chance that he may make a mistake because he is human, it is far less likely that he would make one because he's done this hundreds of times compared to us only having done this one time.

Well... I'm a Canadian born to Italian immigrant parents...living in a French province as an anglophone.Whenever I visit my fiance, I often get made fun of and laughed at because of the way i say "zed" or "washroom"( instead of bathroom)....or how i sometimes say "eh?". Am i insulted or upset by their giggles and comments? NOPE! I'm sure that if they were to ever travel and visit other parts of the world, they'd be poked fun at because of their accents as well.
Am I tired of being asked the question " So, have you guys discovered electricity yet? or do you still live in igloos?" or another one of my favorites.." Canada, America's lesser know sister, you know that eventually we'll just incorporate you into our country right? " YUP! It's one thing to be poked fun at because of the way you pronounce certain words...another entirely to be made to feel as if you're less of a person because you aren't an American.
I grew up in Montreal...where schools are bilingual, and your neighbor on one side is Irish and the neighbor on the other is Moroccan, your boss is Jewish and your doctor is European. I feel sorry and sad for ANYONE who makes racist and discriminatory remarks...their ignorance will be their own downfall. I don't really care which God you pray to, or the color of your skin, or how you pronounce letters of the alphabet and I am REALLY hoping that once I do move to the USA- I will be lucky enough to meet people who feel the same way as I do.
I'm sure that culturally, there will be an adjustment period...but hopefully, it'll be a smooth and uncomplicated one!

Wonder if you will say the same when your barely legal daughter brings home a man in his 60s.

Well... I'm a Canadian born to Italian immigrant parents...living in a French province as an anglophone.Whenever I visit my fiance, I often get made fun of and laughed at because of the way i say "zed" or "washroom"( instead of bathroom)....or how i sometimes say "eh?". Am i insulted or upset by their giggles and comments? NOPE! I'm sure that if they were to ever travel and visit other parts of the world, they'd be poked fun at because of their accents as well.
Am I tired of being asked the question " So, have you guys discovered electricity yet? or do you still live in igloos?" or another one of my favorites.." Canada, America's lesser know sister, you know that eventually we'll just incorporate you into our country right? " YUP! It's one thing to be poked fun at because of the way you pronounce certain words...another entirely to be made to feel as if you're less of a person because you aren't an American.
I grew up in Montreal...where schools are bilingual, and your neighbor on one side is Irish and the neighbor on the other is Moroccan, your boss is Jewish and your doctor is European. I feel sorry and sad for ANYONE who makes racist and discriminatory remarks...their ignorance will be their own downfall. I don't really care which God you pray to, or the color of your skin, or how you pronounce letters of the alphabet and I am REALLY hoping that once I do move to the USA- I will be lucky enough to meet people who feel the same way as I do.
I'm sure that culturally, there will be an adjustment period...but hopefully, it'll be a smooth and uncomplicated one!